Join to apply for the Youth Mental Health Peer Worker role at New Horizons Enterprises Limited
The position is a Full-time, 2 year Max Term contract role until June 2027. Part-time hours would also be considered.
The Youth Mental Health Peer Worker is a specialist role designed to work with young people and their support networks to assist in addressing factors that contribute to emotional or mental distress.
The overall goal of this support is to enhance the well-being and functioning of young people and communities and to help them recover from adversity and move forward in their lives.
You will contribute to higher engagement rates, improved safety and wellbeing outcomes and a more integrated approach within the service.
Role Overview
* Provide lived experience-driven psychosocial supports that are tailored to the uniqueness of each young person and their situation
* Develop and sustain trust-based, culturally sensitive relationships with young people and their family whilst maintaining professional boundaries
* Deliver Peer Support - provide one-on-one and group support sessions
* Develop and sustain trust-based, culturally sensitive relationships with young people and their family
* Support young people and family understanding and navigation of the headspace program, wider Mental Health system and relevant support services
* Communicate effectively with internal teams and external service providers to ensure a holistic approach to support
* Actively participate in feedback sessions, team reviews and quality audits
You will have
* Personal experience of ongoing recovery from emotional or mental distress
* Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people and their family, friends or carers
* Relevant experience in the mental health or disability sector - preferred
* Degree, diploma or Cert IV in Mental Health / Peer work (or willing to work towards)
* Compliance checks: NDIS Worker Screening, NSW Working with Children Check and Current Police Check (not older than 3 months)
You could benefit from
* Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 annually, maximizing your take-home pay.
* Entertainment Allowance: An additional $2,650 annually for dining, holidays, and more.
* Monthly Rostered Days Off (RDOs): Prioritize self-care with a three-day weekend every month!
* Clinical Supervision & Peer Support: A collaborative environment to thrive professionally.
* Development Opportunities: Build your skills through internal and external training.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal and work challenges.
* Paid Parental Leave: Comprehensive leave to support growing families.
* Fitness Passport: Affordable access to gyms and fitness centers
* Professional development opportunities and training
* Access to flexible work arrangements
New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from people from all walks of Life. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.
New Horizons acknowledges all aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.
J-18808-Ljbffr